Antiques Shows______

April 12-13: Westchester Glass Club 27th Anniversary Collectors Glass Show & Sale, Greenwich Civic Center, Old Greenwich, Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 10 am-4 pm, adm $7, 60 dealers, ID booths, glass repair, luncheon & afternoon tea available, free parking, “Native Flowers Interpreted in Glass” programs (Sat 2 pm, Sun 9 am), partial proceeds to benefit Bruce Museum; 203-966-1777, 973-763-4524.

April 19: 6th Annual Meridian Lodge Antiques Show, Maloney High School, 121 Gravel St, Meriden, 10 am-3 pm (early buying 9 am, adm $10), regular adm $4, 50 dealers; NestEggAuctions.com.

April 24-26: Southport-Westport Antiques Show 2003, Fairfield County Hunt Club, 174 Long Lots Rd, Westport, Thurs (preview party) 6:30-8:30 pm (call for details), show hours Fri 11 am-6 pm, Sun 11 am-5 pm, adm $10, 60+ dealers, call for details on programs for 39th annual Southport-Westport incl Designers Choice House Tour, Saturday Night Spaces, etc; 203-259-1710.

Art Exhibits, Museums Historic Places__ _____

Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art, 258 Main St, Ridgefield. Hours: Tues-Thurs & Sat-Sun 1-5 pm, Fri 12-8 pm. Call 203-438-4519.

Through April 27, “Janice Caswell: New Work,” colorful iconic maps by Ms Caswell, consisting of hole-punched paper, collage, marker, acrylic & pins arranged on white background, offer glimpses of places both real & imagined.

Through April 27, “Mark Dion: Full House,” first major New York area solo exhibition of an internationally-recognized American artist (& winner of 2001 Larry Aldrich Foundation Award) offers 7 major installations incl selection of 80+ drawings, collections of artist’s journals ca 1983-present, 1,000 cubit foot Vivarium (22-foot-long fallen tree-turned-home for moss, lichen & insects).

Beaux Arts Gallery, 495 Main St/Rte 6, Woodbury. Hours: M-F 9:30 am-5:30 pm, Sat 9:30 am-4:30 pm, Sun by appt. Call 203-263-3939.

  Through April 27, “Lasting Impressions,” new works by Anda Styler offering a departure in that the artist is presenting “perfect memories of perfect places.”

Bethel Arts Junction, 5 Depot Place, Bethel. Hours: Wed 7:30 pm (opens for weekly poetry program), Thurs 4:30-9 pm, Fri-Sat 12-9 pm, Sun 11-4 pm. Call 798-2193 or 740-7351.

Through April 13, “Up Up And Away,” Bethel School Traveling Art Show offers collection of 13 pcs, one each to represent each grade in town’s public school system, coupled with BAJ member works.

*(new show) April 19-June 1, “Intimate Italy,” paintings by Jo Ann Simon inspired by the artist’s recent first trip to Italy coupled w/ additional works by BAJ members; April 19, opening reception, 6-9 pm.

Booth Library, 25 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown. Hours: Mon-Thurs 10 am-8 pm, Fri 12-5 pm, Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 12-5 pm. Call 426-4533.

Through April 17, photographs of children by self-taught photographer Catherine Montalbano.

The Cosmic Hippo, Kent Green Shopping Village, Kent. Hours: daily 10 am-4 pm. Call 860-927-3069.

*(new show) Through April 30, “Spring Has Sprung,” group show focusing on spring scenes & botanicals incl handmade soap by Virginia Spina, botanical prints from Adirondack artist Susan Cassenaugh, pressed flowers by Ellen Hoffman, floral impression fused glass by Lisa Caron Hickey, floral T-shirts by Marie Sodaro, & spring photography by Elizabeth Place, Karin Smith & David Buck.

*(new show) Through April 30, digital photography & Adobe photography by students of Wamogo High School.

Gregory James Gallery, Bank Street Plaza, 27 Main St, New Milford. Hours: Tues-Fri 10 am-6 pm, Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 11 am-4 pm. *note new gallery location & hours.  Call 860-354-3436.

*(new show) April 12-May 18, “Grand Re-Opening Celebration!” first group exhibition at new location celebrates gallery’s growth & success w/ 50 works of art incl pcs by Deborah Chabrain, Mel Crawford, Tom Key, Edward Martinez, Alain Picard, Bill Rice, John Swatsley, also new artists to gallery incl Micharl Garland, Tom Key, Frank Metz, Lorraine Ryan, et al; April 12, opening reception, 5-7 pm.

Housatonic Museum of Art/Burt Chernow Galleries at Housatonic Community College, 90 Lafayette Blvd, Bridgeport. Hours: Mon-Wed, Fri 8:30 am-5:30 pm, Thurs 8:30 am-7 pm, Sat 9 am-3 pm, Sun 12-4 pm. Call 203-332-5000.

Through April 18, “The 35th Anniversary Adjunct Faculty Art Exhibit: Woven Into The Fabric,” works of HCC’s adjunct faculty in variety of works incl paintings, photos, sculpture & box constructions, all dovetailing w/ theme of college’s 35th anniv theme.

Through April 18, “Freedom: A History of US,” copies of documents & photos that help define the concept of America freedom circa 1776-1968.

Ridgefield Guild of Artists (RGA) Gallery, Halpin La, Ridgefield. Hours: Thurs-Sun 1-5 pm. Call 203-438-8863.

Through April 19, “Winners’ Circle,” annual group exhibition featuring works by winners of Annual Juried Show –works by Ann Bridgman, Lynne Cheson, Veronica Day, Ann Kromer, Susan Margolis, Bart Mauceri, Jr, Plonia Nixon, Gian Ontaneda, Bitty O’Sullivan Smith & Renee Santhouse.

Ridgefield Library, 472 Main St/Rte 35, Ridgefield. Call 203-438-2282.

*(new show) Through April 30, oils, acrylics & watercolors by students of Wooster Community Art Center.

Washington Art Association, Bryant Plaza, Rte 47, Washington Depot. Hours: Mon-Sat 10 am-5 pm (closed Wed), Sun 2-5 pm. Call 860-868-2878.

*(new show) Through April 27, “2003 Members’ Show,” showcase of WAA members w/ works in oil, acrylic, watercolor, photography, works on paper & sculpture.

Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Rd/Rte 7, Wilton. Hours: Mon & Fri 10 am-6 pm, Tues-Thurs 10 am-7 pm, Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 1-5 pm. Call 203-762-3950.

*(new show) Through April 29, “American Modern Art From 1920-1945,” special loan from private Wilton collection offers 35+ works on paper using watercolor, gouache & drawings to reflect the importance of development of modern art in US.

Woodbury Antiques & Fine Art, 473 Main St/Rte 6, Woodbury. Call 203-266-4753.

*(new show) April 12-May 31, “A Year of Travel,” new oils & watercolors by Marija Pavlovich McCarthy depicting Serbia, the Australian interior & coast, & New England coast; April 12, opening reception, 4-7 pm.

Yale Center For British Art, 1080 Chapel St (at High St), New Haven. Hours: Tues-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 12-5 pm. Call 203-432-2800.

*(new show) April 16-July 20, “Bill Brandt: A Retrospective,” major touring exhibition spans Brandt’s photographic career w/ 155 vintage gelatin prints from Bill Brandt Archive in London; April 15, “England Made Me: Bill Brandt and Signs of British and Continental European Identity,” 5:30 pm, lecture by Prof David Alan Mellor (Univ of Sussex, history of art professor).

Auditions, Juried Events  _____

Musicals at Richter, Richter Arts Center, 100 Aunt Hack Rd, Danbury. Call 746-8430.

April 11-13: Open adult auditions for 2003 Mainstage performances (My Fair Lady, June 19-July 5; Once On This Island, July 10-26; H.M.S. Pinafore, July 31-Aug 16; also 2-night cabaret revue It’s A Musical World, dates TBA), prepare 2 Broadway show tunes (uptempo & ballad) that show range, bring sheet music in key & be prepared to sing best 16 measures if necessary (Pinafore auditions can incl light opera repertoire), accompanist provided, also be prepared to learn short dance combo & to read from script, bring photo & resume if possible.

April 12: Performers ages 7-15 sought for Fairy Tale Theater, open auditions will incl reading but not necessarily singing; small number of children also sought for Mainstage shows (one role for 9-12-year old singing & dancing girl in Once On This Island, also sev openings for ages 9-12 singers & dancers in My Fair Lady).

Ridgefield Chorale, rehearsals at East Ridge Middle School, Ridgefield. Call 203-438-3425.

Openings in non-auditioned group that focuses on Broadway, swing, Pops & “occasional dash of classical,” musical director is Daniela Sikora, rehearsals are Tues 7 pm at school.

Concerts, Musical Events ____

April 11: Brown Bag Concerts: Violinist Nancy Jin, Creative Music & Arts, 731 Main St/Rte 25, Monroe, 12-1 pm, free performances, bring lunch & enjoy music of Schumann & Kreisler; 261-7301.

April 11-12: Il trionfo dell’Onore by Yale Opera, at Battell Chapel, College St at Elm, New Haven, 8 pm, tickets $10 adults, $5 students; 203-432-4157, 203-432-4158.

April 12: “Classical Mystery Tour” at The Klein, 910 Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport, 8 pm, tickets $10-$45, cast members from Beatlemania (musician singers Jim Owen, Tony Kishman, Chris Camilleri & David Brighton) will “transform” theater into Abbey Road Studios where Beatles recording sessions w/ orchestra took place, musicians will be joined by members of Greater Bridgeport Symphony Orchestra in performing Fab Four favorites; 203-345-4800.

April 13: 3rd Annual St Rose Festival Chorus & Orchestra Concert: Song of The Shadows, St Rose Church, 46 Church Hill Rd, Newtown, tickets $12 advance adults ($15/door), $5 children, 7 pm, performance of cantata by Joseph Martin and sacred selections in celebration of Holy Week; 364-1064.

April 13: Ridgefield Spring Folk: Phil Roy, Ridgefield Library, 472 Main St/Rte 35, Ridgefield, 2 pm, free; 203-438-2282.

April 13: Durufle’s Requiem by Danbury Concert Chorus, at St Peter’s Church, 121 Main St, Danbury, 3 pm, free adm (donations accepted), also segments from 9th Century Gregorian Chant Mass for the Dead & Durufle’s Variations on veni creator, op 4 w/ guest organist Stephen Rapp; 748-1716.

April 13: Canadian Brass at Ives Concert Hall, 181 White St, Danbury, 5:30 pm, tickets $30-$35 adults, $25 students, performance by celebrated quintet will incl Handel, Bach-Mills, Frank Burnett, et al, will open w/ pre-concert performance by WCSU Chamber Singers (5 pm) & post-concert reception w/ musicians; 825-3131.

April 13: Yale Camerata concert, at Woolsey Hall, Grove St at College St, New Haven, 6 pm, free concert will feature Charles Wood’s St Mark Passion & Herbert Howells’s Requiem; 203-432-5180.

April 22: 3rd Annual Earth*Nite Benefit, Front Street Fish House, One Front St (at Greenwood Ave), Bethel, 7-11 pm, tickets $7, performances by Cool Struttin’ featuring Pam & Howie Bujese, Dave King, The Billy Michael Band, The Larry Deming Folk String Quartet & The Other People, part of Earth Week events sponsored by PATH; 778-5253.

April 22: The Yale Cellos at Battell Chapel, College St at Elm, New Haven, 8 pm, free, call for program details; 203-432-4157, 203-432-4158.

April 24: All-Star Concert, WCSU Ives Concert Hall, 181 White St, Danbury, 6 pm, opening performance of 8th Annual WestConn Jazz Festival will feature festival’s clinicians performing, call for program & adm details; 837-8614.

April 24: Duruflé’s Requiem by Yale Glee Club, at Woolsey Hall, Grove St at College St, New Haven, 8 pm, call for adm info, glee club will be joined by Yale Freshman Chorus; 203-432-4157, 203-432-4158.

April 25: The Phil Woods Quintet, WCSU Ives Concert Hall, 181 White St, Danbury, 7 pm, performance continues programming of 8th Annual WestConn Jazz Festival, call for program & adm details; 837-8614.

Hartford Symphony Orchestra, The Bushnell, 166 Capitol Ave, Hartford. Call 860-246-6807.

April 12, performance by vocalist Ann Hampton Callaway, 8 pm, tickets $10-$55, highlights from “reigning queen of cabaret world” will sing highlights from acclaimed recording of standards made famous by Ella Fitzgerald.

Matinee performances, 3 pm, tickets $15-$49:

Ives Concert Hall at WCSU, White Hall, Fifth Ave & White St, Danbury. Call 837-8350.

April 13, Canadian Brass concert, 5:30 pm, tickets $30-$35 adults, $25 students, performance by celebrated quintet will incl Handel, Bach-Mills, Frank Burnett, et al, will open w/ pre-concert performance by WCSU Chamber Singers (5 pm) & post-concert reception w/ musicians (call 825-3131); April 14, WCSU Percussion Ensemble, 8 pm, free concert; April 16, recital by baritone Robert Best, noon, free performance by member of Baylor Univ voice faculty (Texas) w/ accompanist Russell Hirshfield (WCSU asst prof/music), program to incl songs of George Butterworth, Roger Quilter & Gerald Finzi.

Keeler Tavern Museum, 132 Main St, Ridgefield. Call 203-438-5485.

2002-03 Louise McKeon Chamber Series, performances 3 pm, tickets $15 adults, $12 seniors & students, $10 ages 12 & under (series tickets $50), reception follows performances: April 13, season finalé w/ Ariel Winds Quintet.

Quick Center for the Arts at Fairfield Univ, North Benson Rd, Fairfield. Call 203-254-4010, 877-ARTS-396 (877-278-7396).

April 11, “St Luke’s Chamber Ensemble: A Schubert Sandwich,” 8 pm, tickets $30, program of Schubert’s String Trio in B-flat, Haydn’s Divertimento in C Major, then Schubert’s Quintet in A Major; April 12, “A Night of Fantasy: Fairfield University Glee Club Spring Concert,” 8 pm, tickets $8, $5 students, program TBA; April 14, Hot For Hollywood: CGMC Spring Production, 4 pm, tickets $22 & $27, salute to & send-up of the best & worst of Hollywood musicals from early MGM to Chicago as done by CT Gay Men’s Chorus (call 800-644-2462 for tickets).

Ridgefield Symphony Orchestra, Ridgefield High School, 700 North Salem Rd (Rte 116), Ridgefield. Call 203-438-3889.

Performances, 8 pm, tickets $25-$45 (series tickets available, 50% discounts for students/age 18 & under): April 12, guest timpanist David Wonsey, works of Mendelssohn, Peck & Beethoven.

Films _________________

Bethel Cinema, 269 Greenwood Ave, Bethel. Call 778-2100.

April 11-17: Bend It Like Beckham (PG-13), daily 7:10 & 9:35 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 1:30 & 4:15 pm; The Good Thief (R), daily 6:50 & 9:15pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 1:20 & 4 pm; Laurel Canyon (R), daily 7:30 & 9:45 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 1:35, 3:15 & 5:20 pm; The Pianist (R), daily 6:40 & 9:25 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 1:05 & 3:50 pm.

April 23: Screenings of Dr Seuss’ The Lorax, Jean Jacques Annaud’s The Bear & Ron Frick’s Baraka, tickets $8 adults, $2 children, family & environmentally friendly films night part of 3rd Annual PATH Earth*Week 2003.

Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown. Call 426-2475.

April 11-17: Kangaroo Jack (PG), daily 7 & 9 pm, mat Sat-Sun 1 & 4 pm, Mon-Thurs 1 pm.

Ridgefield Library, 472 Main St, Ridgefield. Call 203-438-2282.

Hollister Film Series, free screenings, 1:30 & 7 pm, evening screenings followed by open discussion: April 22, Chaplin (1993).

For Kids & Families _________

April 19: Books Alive! at The Ridgefield Playhouse for Movies and The Performing Arts, 80 East Ridge Ave, Ridgefield, 2 pm, tickets $10, theatrical presentation by Andrea Wright designed for grades K-5 emphasizes the fun that can be found in books (followed by acting workshop for ages 8-11, limited to 15 participants, addt’l $15, call for details); 203-438-5795.

April 27: 2nd Annual Waldorf School 5K Fun Run, Housatonic Valley Waldorf School, 1 Jacklin Rd (at Rte 302), Dodgingtown, registration opens 7:30 am, race begins at 8 for children, 9 for adults, awards & raffles; 364-1113.

April 27: Housatonic Valley Waldorf School Open House, 1 Jacklin Rd (at Rte 302), Dodgingtown, 10 am-noon, meet teachers & learn about curriculum for preschool & grades K-8, also puppet show presentation by Early Childhood teachers; 364-1113.

Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Danbury Square, 15 Backus Ave, Danbury. Call 730-2733.

Free public programs: April 13, Clifford the Dog costume character visit, 3 pm, visit w/ Clifford & listen to readings of Clifford’s Spring Clean-Up & Clifford’s Kitten; April 17, Passover & Easter Storytime, 11 am, children’s books incl Spot’s First Easter by Eric Hill & P Is For Passover by Tanya Lee Stone will be read.

Beardsley Zoological Gardens, 1875 Noble Ave, Bridgeport. Call 203-394-6565.

Zoo adm is $7 adults, $5 ages 3-11 & seniors, free ages 3 & under, programs included w/ adm: April 12, Pet Awareness Day, 12-3 pm, presentations on pet care & safety by several animal adoption & animal rescue organizations, also crafts for kids & other surprises; April 14-18, “Backyard Beasts: spring school vacation programs,” 2-2:45 pm, 2-2:45 pm daily, children grades K-elementary age & families can enjoy interactive programs focusing on different animals each day; April 22, Earth Day Celebration, receive free evergreen sapling, small garbage bag to use in car & pamphlet w/ eco-friendly tips while supplies last.

C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown. Call 426-4533 (children’s dept 426-3851).

Free programs (unless specified): April 12, Spring Craft Workshop, 1-2:30 pm, $2 materials fee due at registration (must be done in person, in children’s dept), Marie Walker will lead workshop for ages 6 & up.

Danbury Public Library, 170 Main St, Danbury. Call 797-4505, 797-4528 (Jr Library Dept).

Programs, free: April 16, Book Voyagers, 2 pm, free one-hour family book discussion of Determination: Just Do It.

Downtown Cabaret Children’s Theatre Co., 263 Golden Hill St, Bridgeport. Call 203-576-1636.

Double Feature: Little Red Riding Hood and The Three Little Pigs, through April 13, curtain Sat-Sun 12 & 2:30 pm, tickets $11.50.

Hansel & Gretel, April 19-May 25, curtain Sat-Sun 12 & 2:30 pm, tickets $11.50.

Playhouse on The Green (formerly Polka Dot Playhouse), 177 State St, Bridgeport. Call 203-333-3666.

Polka Dot Kids Theatre Series, monthly series w/ guest performers, shows at 10:30 am & 1 pm, tickets $10, series tickets available: April 12, Jack and The Beanstalk, performance by Fanfare Theatre Ensemble.

Miscellaneous ___________

Through April 13: Vera Bradley/Breast Cancer Fundraiser, The Gift Cottage, 154 Greenwood Ave/Rte 302, Bethel, Fri 10 am-7 pm, Sat 10 am-6 pm, Sun 11 am-5 pm, special fundraising efforts incl trunk show & special sale events will culminate w/ Vera Bradley Handbag Drawing on Sun; 730-1000.

April 11: S&S Monthly Singles Dance-Pizza Party, Fireside Inn, 123 Main St South/Rte 25, Newtown, 7:30-11:30 pm, adm $12, music of various eras & styles; 743-4480, 261-5960.

April 11: Brookfield Philatelic Society meeting, Brookfield Community Center, Pocono Rd, Brookfield, 7:30 pm, free & open to anyone interested in stamp collecting, guest speaker is photographer Sally Anderson-Bruce (photographer of snowmen used on 2002 USPS holiday stamps), also circuit books & club stamps available; 792-0341.

April 12: Estates Auction, Fairfield Auction, 53 Church Hill Rd, Newtown, preview 1-6 pm, sale begins 6 pm, 338+ catalogued lots incl furniture, artwork, accessories & 18’ fiberglass Santa; 364-1555.

April 12: “Clothes Make The Woman – The Civil War Era Comes To Life,” Candlewood Valley Country Club, 401 Danbury Rd, New Milford, 1 pm, free adm, one-woman performance by Jane Sabatelli concerns history of women during Civil War, complete w/ re-created fashions, presented by Roger Sherman chapter DAR; 860-354-5521.

April 12-13: Annual Easter Boutique & Plant Sale, St Rose Parish Hall, 46 Church Hill Rd, Newtown, Sat 10 am-7 pm, Sun 8 am-2 pm, large selection Easter lilies & hyacinths, traditional decorations, figurines, baskets, etc, proceeds will help decrease parish debt; 426-1014.

April 12-13: Super Train Exhibition XIII, Brookfield Museum & Historical Society, Rte 25 at 133, Brookfield Center, 10 am-5 pm, adm $3 adults, $2 seniors, $1 ages 7-14, free ages 6 & under, operating model train layouts N to G scale, also train collections, photos, railroad antiques, artwork, videos, memorabilia, toy trains, etc; 740-8140.

April 13: Living History Demonstrations, Matthew Curtiss House, 44 Main Street, free, 1-4 pm, demonstrations of traditional rug hooking by Liz Alpert Fay, reproduction furniture making by Craig Farrow, also open house at headquarters of Newtown Historical Society.

April 13: Annual Pancake Breakfast w/ Easter Bunny, Stevenson Volunteer Fire House #1, corner Rte 111 at Cottage St, Monroe, 9 am-noon, adm $5 adults, $3 children & seniors (family rates available), full pancake breakfast w/ choices (plain, blueberry or chocolate chip pancakes).

April 13: Coin & Sport Card Show, Danbury Sheraton, 18 Old Ridgebury Rd, Danbury, 10 am-4 pm, free adm, 50 tables featuring dealers primarily of Northeast region, also info & limited appraisal services; 746-7531.

April 13: Mt Laurel Stencilers meeting, Southbury Public Library, 561 Main St South/Rte 6, Southbury, 1 pm, all welcome, $5 visitors’ fee, discussion of 7th annual philanthropic project coming up in April & May, bring large stencil brushes, gloves & basic stenciling supplies if poss; 860-485-9284, 203-934-9805.

April 13: “Quilting In Connecticut: A History” by Elizabeth Tishion, Woodbury Town Hall, Main St South, Woodbury, 2 pm, free program by co-author of Quilts and Quiltmakers: Covering Connecticut will offer display, slides & discussion of history of quilting in CT, light refreshments; 203-266-4880.

April 14: ”The History of The Clock Industry and A Look At Wooden Clockworks,” C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main St, Newtown, 7:30 pm, free program by retired electrical engineer & wooden clock maker Tim Bruce will offer look at history, view of clock works, characteristics of diff woods in clocks, & clock care tips, presented by Newtown Hist Scty; 426-5937.

April 15: Slide lecture by Yvonne Jacquette, WCSU White Hall Viewing Room 1, 181 White St, Danbury, 11 am, free & open to public, program by noted painter who has been depicting landscapes from elevated vantage points for 30+ years; 837-8410.

April 15: “The War in Iraq,” WCSU White Hall Viewing Room 1, 181 White St, Danbury, 5:20 pm, free & open to public, discussion by US Rep Nancy Johnson; 860-210-2146 x338, 860-354-3521.

April 16: Housatonic Valley Paddlers Club meeting, Newtown CL&P Service Center, Barnabas Rd, Newtown, 7:30 pm, free, program on Bob Keller on May Paddling Day, also Peg Daley on “The Housatonic Valley Water Trail”; 203-263-3281.

April 16: “The Basics of Camping,” EMS, Danbury Fair Mall, Danbury, 7 pm, free in-store clinic will cover everything from buying gear to planning a camping trip, registration required; 794-1043.

April 17: “Tasting The Sweets of Liberty,” Litchfield Historical Society, 7 South St (on the green), Litchfield, noon, bring light lunch (dessert & beverages provided), program by art historian Robert Austin will explore the lives & work of notable members of Washington Art Alliance, reservations requested, part of weekly “History Bites: Putting A Face on History” series; 860-567-4501.

April 18-19: Annual Easter Craft & Bake Sale, Holy Trinity Orthodox Church, 17 Roberts Ave, Danbury, Fri 5-7:30 pm, Sat 10 am-3 pm, homemade pierogies, kulich, poppy seed rolls, cookies, also imported Russian craft items, etc; 748-0671.

April 19: Hike at Tarrywile Park, 170 Southern Blvd (entrance is opposite Immaculate High School), Danbury, 10 am-2 pm, free hike sponsored by EMS Danbury will depart from park’s red barn, registration required; 794-1043.

Audubon Center at Bent of the River, 185 East Flat Hill Rd, Southbury. Call 264-5098.

Free programs unless noted, reservations requested, call if weather is questionable: April 15, Nature Walk for Adults, 9 am, learn to identify early spring birds & wildflowers, look for other signs of spring, generally slow pace (designed for moderately active participants), bring binoculars if you have them.

C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown. Call 426-4533.

Programs free unless noted: April 14, Daytime Fiction Group, 1 pm, discussion of Jane Austen’s Emma, newcomers always welcome; April 23, discussion of April Morning, 7:30 pm, featured book for NewtownREADS program, led by Elizabeth Adam & Janice Fields; April 24, Felicity – American Girl, 7 pm, play coincides w/ era depicted in NewtownREADS featured title April Morning (performance repeats 4/28); April 24, Evening Book Group, 7:30 pm, discussion of Alice Sebold’s Lovely Bones, newcomers always welcome.

Borders Books*Music*Café, 110 Federal Rd, Danbury. Call 798-1100.

Free public programs: April 15, Poetry Circle at Borders, 8 pm, evening of poetry led by E. Barrie Kavasch; April 28, Moms Who Will Do Anything To Get Out Of The House book group, 7:30 pm, discussion of Jennifer Weiner’s Good in Bed, all welcome.

Danbury Railway Museum, 120 White St, Danbury. Hours: 10 am-4 pm daily (April 1-Nov 26). Call 778-8337.

Wednesday Evening Events series, 7:30-8:30 pm, sm donation requested, programs follow weekly museum member meetings, subjects as follows: April 16, “East Broad Top, Fall Special” by Dan Gallo; April 23, “Slides, Not So Wide” by Dan Foley.

Flanders Nature Center/Van Vleck Farmhouse, Flanders & Church Hill Rd, Woodbury. Hours: Mon-Sat 9 am-5 pm. Call 263-3711.

Art at The Nature Center/Candlelight Art Evenings, 7:30 pm, $5: April 25, “A Work in Progress” by Peter Seltzer, master pastelist will discuss the unfolding evolution of his own process & imagery through slides of his pastels & paintings.

Misc programs: April 18, Flanders Stargazers, 8 pm, donation requested, naturalist Devon Ash leads monthly program concerning night sky & related topics (night sky objects, ancient sky lore, etc).

Highstead Arboretum, 127 Lonetown Rd, Redding. Call 938-8809.

Programs 10 am, $5 each, reservations suggested: April 19, Hurry, Hurry, guided walk seeking temporal joys of woodland floor incl the smaller, fleeting beauties of wood & swamp habitats usually overshadowed by blooming daffodils.

Institute for American Indian Studies, 38 Curtis Rd, Washington. Call 860-868-0518.

April 12, Raised Iroquois Beading Workshop, call for start time, $25, projects for all levels (beginners to experts) led by Janice Us & Ann Lowe-Salmon, registration due by April 5, CT educators earn .4 CEUs.

Kismet, programs at Bethel Arts Junction, 5 Depot Place, Bethel. Call 748-3125.

Meetings 2nd & 4th Sun each month, 4-6 pm, $20: April 13, “Conversations With The Other Side” w/ clairvoyant & spiritual medium Cheri Scheinin.

Newtown Hikers. Call 426-2897, 270-4340.

Hikes leave from lower lot @Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main St, Newtown, 9 am, free, all welcome, bring bag lunch/beverage, wear sturdy shoes, destinations & leaders as follows: April 12, Devil’s Den, Weston (Evelyn Schonberg, 426-0425); April 19, Squantz Pond, New Fairfield (Betty Horton, 860-354-7526).

Ridgefield Library, 472 Main St, Ridgefield. Call 203-438-2282.

Free programs: April 12, Ridgefield Photography Club meeting, 10 am-noon, free & open to newcomers, bring a camera; April 15, “Get Started Writing Your Memoir,” 7 pm, w/ Mary-Lou Weisman; April 15, Critics’ Circle Book Group, 7 pm, discussion of Thomas Wolfe’s Look Homeward, Angel; April 16, AM Book Group, 10 am, discussion of Tomas Wolfe’s Look Homeward, Angel; April 17, “An Evening with Walt Whitman,” 7 pm, one-man play performed by Stephen Collins, directed by Michael Keamy; April 19, “Winter Writing Series: Get Started Writing Your Memoir,” 7 pm, hands-on program w/ author, editor & award-winning journalist Mary Lou Weisman.

Sacred Grounds/Trinity Productions workshops, 24 Alpine Circle, Sandy Hook or Brookfield Commons, 246 Federal Rd, Suite C-23A, Brookfield (call for location), or by appt, or in-home by appt. Call 426-9448.

Workshops to communicate w/ angels, God, deceased or living by guidance, 2nd & 4th Sat/month in Sandy Hook, 1-3 pm, call for details: April 12, “How To Talk with The Other Side,” $40, program w/ Cindy Miller, Cheryl Scheinin & Nancy Lawrence.

Society of Creative Arts of Newtown, Inc. (SCAN), Newtown Meeting House, 31 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown. Call 426-6654.

Meetings 4th Wed/month, 1:30 pm, public welcome, artist demonstrations, refreshments: April 23, pastel landscape program by Alain Picard.

Wednesday Night Poetry Series, Bethel Arts Junction, 5 Depot Place (in former railroad station), Bethel. Call 426-3388 (Faith Vicinanza), 270-6202 (Michael Seri), 748-2828 (BAJ).

Series presented ev Wed 7:30-10 pm (featured poets 8:30 pm, poetry work-shop 9:15 pm), adm $1 ($3 if out-of-state or major guest poet), guest/featured poets as follows: April 16, NYC-based poet & educator Marj Hahne; April 23, Block Island innkeeper, mother, wife & poet Lisa Starr.

 

Theatre ______________

Hartford Stage, 50 Church St, Hartford. Call 860-527-5151.

Diosa, April 10-May 11 (previews to April 15, opening night April 16), curtain Tues-Thurs, Sun 7:30 pm, Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Wed (April 30 & May 7) 2 pm, Thurs (April 24 only) 2 pm, Sat (April 19 & May 10) 2:30 pm, Sun (April 20 & 27, May 4 & 11) 2:30 pm, tickets $22-$60; April 19, Pay What You Can matinee, 2:30.

Long Wharf Theatre, 222 Sargent Dr, New Haven. Call 203-787-4282.

April 15, 22, 29, May 6, Talkback Tuesdays, post-performance discussions; April 20, Sunday Symposium, post-matinee discussion.

New Zenith Theatre for Young Audiences, at Naugatuck Valley Community College MainStage Theatre, 750 Chase Pkwy, Waterbury. Call 203-575-8193.

The King of Ireland’s Son, through April 13, curtain Thurs-Sat 7:30 pm, mat Sun 2 pm, tickets $8 adults, $5 children & students.

Playhouse on The Green (formerly Polka Dot Playhouse), 177 State St, Bridgeport. Call 203-333-3666.

Ain’t Misbehavin’, April 10-May 18, curtain Thurs-Sat 8 pm, mat Sat 4 pm, Sun 2 pm, tickets $25-$35.

Seven Angels Theatre, Hamilton Park Pavilion, Plank Rd, Waterbury. Call 203-757-4676.

Beacon Hill Book Club, through April 27, curtain Thurs-Sat 8 pm, mat Thurs, Sat-Sun 2 pm, tickets $24-$38.50.

Sherman Players, Sherman Playhouse, Rte 37 at 39 (behind firehouse), Sherman. Call 860-354-3622.

Weird Romance, April 11-May 3, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sun 3 pm, tickets $15 adults, $13 seniors & students.

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Events that appear by date have Newtown events listed first, with additional events listed by their start time. At the time of printing, the information here is accurate as presented; a call ahead is always a good idea to be safe.

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